Egypt, Alexandria, Gallienus
Description:
Egypt, Alexandria. Gallienus (253 - 268 AD). BI tetradrachm (23mm, 12h). NGC XF. Dated Regnal Year 10 (AD 262/3). AVT K Π ΛIK ΓAΛΛIHNOC CЄB, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Gallienus right, seen from the front / ΔЄKA / ЄTHPI / CKV / PIOV in four lines within laurel wreath; L I (date) below.
Diameter:
BI22 mm
Weight:
9,98 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
Emmett 3840
Commentary:
dark patina, some green deposits
History:
Gallienus' 15 years as Augustus were the longest time on the imperial throne from Caracalla to Diocletian.
Article Number:
002-06-01-44147